Sindhi Chicken Biryani
Pakistani chicken biryani layered with basmati rice, potatoes, green chilies, fresh herbs, and Sindhi masala.
This version of Sindhi biryani combines chicken cooked with onion, tomato, and masala with partially cooked basmati rice, which finishes steaming over the sauce. The source recipe also includes potatoes, green chilies, cilantro, and mint. The heat can vary with the chilies and spice mix.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the rice and potatoes
Rinse the basmati rice and soak it in cold water for 2 hours; drain it. Boil the potatoes in water until a fork slides in easily, then drain them. Set both aside.
Ready to continue when: The rice is drained after soaking, and a fork passes easily through the potatoes.
120 min - 02
Cook the chicken
Heat the oil in a large pot and fry the onion until lightly golden. Add the chicken and garlic paste; stir-fry over high heat for 4–5 minutes. Add the Sindhi spice mix dissolved in water, the ginger paste, yogurt, and potatoes. Add water, cover, and cook over low heat until the chicken is tender. Adjust the sauce: about 2 cups should remain; add water if there is less, or uncover and reduce it if there is more.
Ready to continue when: The chicken is tender and about 2 cups of thick sauce remain.
- 03
Parboil the rice
Bring plenty of water to a boil in another pot and add the salt for the rice. Add the drained rice and cook until it is about three-quarters done. Drain it thoroughly.
Ready to continue when: The grains are partly cooked but still firm at the center.
- 04
Layer the biryani
Spread the tomatoes and whole green chilies over the chicken. Add the fresh cilantro and mint leaves. Do not mix the layers; cover everything with the drained rice.
Ready to continue when: The rice covers the chicken, with the tomatoes, chilies, and herbs underneath in separate layers.
5 min - 05
Finish by steaming
Cover the pot and cook over low heat until the rice is tender; the source gives 5–10 minutes. Remove from the heat and gently mix before serving.
Ready to continue when: The rice is tender and the layers have finished steaming; gentle mixing reveals separate grains and chicken with sauce.
10 min
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